The Deepwater community is set to see one of its most recognisable local landmarks brought back into active use, with Glen Innes Severn Council approving a three-year Licence to Occupy for the Deepwater Progress Association at the Deepwater Railway Station. The...
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NSW Government Takes the Wheel on Management of the “Red Fleet
In a welcome move for the local government sector, the NSW Government has announced that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets – commonly referred to as the “Red Fleet”. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President...
Fair Funding for Regional Communities: Glen Innes Severn Backs ‘INVEST IN US’ Campaign
Glen Innes Severn Council is supporting the “Invest in Us” campaign, a statewide call for the Federal Government to restore fair and sustainable funding for Local Government in regional NSW. Led by the Country Mayors Association of NSW, the campaign seeks to return...
Investing in Regional Jobs and RFS Fleet Management
The Minns Labor Government is backing regional communities with a $470 million investment in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to modernise management of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) fleet. This 10-year commitment is about enhancing bush fire and...
Access Bus Expanding to Connect More Village Residents
More residents across Glen Innes Severn will have improved access to essential services, with Council’s Access Bus expanding to include Emmaville, Glencoe, Red Range and Deepwater starting as early as this week. Delivered through Council’s Life Choices Support...
500K Upgrade to Deliver New Spaces & Capabilities at the Library
Improved accessibility, modern spaces for kids and families, and new opportunities like podcasting are all on the way for the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre, following a $500,000 funding boost. Glen Innes Severn Council has secured the funding through the NSW...
Council Urges Safe Disposal of Lithium Batteries
Council is urging residents to stop putting batteries in household rubbish and recycling bins after a spike in dangerous fires at the local Waste Management Facility. Working alongside Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Council is...
Council Invests in AI-Driven Road Inspections to Improve Safety and Efficiency
Inverell Shire Council has invested in an artificial intelligence-driven road inspection system to improve the efficiency and accuracy of defect detection across the Shire’s extensive road network. Council is responsible for managing 2,254 kilometres of roads across...
Drivers Urged to Take Extra Care on Unsealed Roads
Uralla Shire Council is asking residents and visitors to take extra care when travelling on unsealed roads, as temporary changes to road maintenance remain in place due to dry conditions across the Shire. While recent rainfall has been welcomed, Council will continue...
